Hello Crochet Lovers!

Today, I’m excited to share with you a personal project that transformed my wardrobe a bit– the Pouch Pocket Mini Skirt. Like many of you, I found myself often reaching for the comfortable leggings in my closet. But there comes a time when one craves a bit of variety, something as cozy as leggings but with a touch more elegance and flair. That’s how the idea for the Pouch Pocket Mini Skirt was born – a perfect blend of comfort and chic style that you can create too! This crochet creation is a joy for anyone who, like me, values comfort without compromising on style. I’m delighted to offer this pattern, absolutely free for size Small, as a token of gratitude to my fellow crochet enthusiasts.

About the Pattern

Difficulty: Intermediate. While it’s a fun challenge, this pattern is designed to be approachable for those looking to enhance their crochet skills.

Design Details: The skirt features a snug high waistband and a body adorned with the textured spider stitch, combining both comfort and contemporary style. Its central pouch pocket adds a unique twist, offering both functionality and a fashionable edge.

Materials You’ll Need

Yarn: I used DROPS ALASKA, 100% wool, in color 45, but you can use any yarn with similar characteristics.

Hook Sizes: 3 and 5 mm.

Other Essentials: This includes a 2.5 cm button, yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape, and stitch markers.

Gauge

Gauge: Aim for 7 spider sts and 14 rows to create a 10 cm square, ensuring your skirt fits just right.

Spider Stitch

This engaging intermediate-level stitch offers a unique texture, adding charm and intricacy to the skirt.

Chain an even number of chains

Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from the hook, chain 1, single crochet in the same chain as the first single crochet, skip the next chain then single crochet, chain 1, single crochet in the next chain. Repeat to the end of the row putting the last single crochet, chain 1, single crochet, in the last chain.

Row 2: do not chain 1, single crochet, chain 1, single crochet in the first chain 1 space, continue placing a single crochet, chain 1, single crochet in each chain 1 space.

Repeat step row until the fabric reaches the desired length.

Pattern Notes

Begin by crocheting the waistband using half double crochet stitches. Next, proceed to the main body of the skirt, working in spider stitches for a textured effect. Finish the lower edge with another band of half double crochets for a neat border. Lastly, crochet a separate pocket and attach it to the front of the skirt. The design is completed with buttons along the back side of the skirt for added detail and functionality.

Tutorial Support

Need some help along the way? Check out my YouTube tutorial where I guide you through each step of creating this charming skirt.

Embrace this opportunity to add a unique and stylish Pouch Pocket Mini Skirt to your wardrobe.

Happy Crocheting, and I’m eagerly waiting to see your stunning creations!

Instructions

Waist

Ch 20 with a 3 mm hook.

Row 1 (working in back bumps of the chain): hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across.

Row 2: ch 1, turn. Hdc across.

Row 3: ch 1, turn. Hdc in 1st 2 sts, ch 3, sk 3, hdc in next 3 sts, ch 3, sk 3, hdc in next 3 sts, ch 3, sk 3, hdc in remaining 2 sts.

Row 4 – 95: ch 1, turn. Hdc across.

Do not cut off yarn.

Body

Round 1: ch 1 and work on the longer edge of the waist. Slst in the next 5 rows on the waist band. With a 5 mm hook ch 1, work sc in each row around. Slst in the 1st sc to join.

Round 2: ch 1, *(sc, ch 1, sc) in the 1st st, sk 1* repeat 1 more time. Increase: *(sc, ch 1, sc) in the next st, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the next st*.

*(sc, ch 1, sc) in the next st, sk 1* repeat 3 more times. Increase: *(sc, ch 1, sc) in the next st, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the next st*. Repeat until 4 sts remain. 

*(sc, ch 1, sc) in the next st, sk 1* repeat 1 more time.

Slst in the 1st ch 1 sp to join.

Round 3 – 35: ch 1, turn. (sc, ch 1, sc) in the 1st ch 1 sp and around. Slst in the 1st ch 1 sp to join.

Do not cut off yarn. 

Bottom edge 

With a 3 mm hook ch 11.

Row 1: hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across. Slst in the 1st sc st (counts as ch 1 here and across).

Row 2: turn, hdc across.

Row 3: ch 1, turn. Hdc across. Slst in the 3rd sc st.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until row 108, working slsts only in every 2nd sc st (skipping ch 1 sps). 

Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing. 

Sew the beginning and the end of the band with a slst.

Pocket 

Ch 46

Row 1: (sc, ch 1, sc) in the 2nd ch from the hook, *sk 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the next ch*, repeat across.

Row 2 – 4: ch 1, turn. (sc, ch 1, sc) in the 1st ch 1 sp and across.

Row 5: ch 1, turn. Sc3tog (in 1st 3 sc sts here and across), (sc, ch 1, sc) in each ch 1 sp across until 1 ch 1 sp remains, sc3tog.

Row 6: ch 1, turn. (sc, ch 1, sc) in each ch 1 sp across.

Repeat rows 5 and 6 until row 10.

Row 11 – 33: ch 1, turn. (sc, ch 1, sc) in the 1st ch 1 sp and across.

Do not cut off yarn. 

Make an edge with scs around the pocket: ch 1, work 3 sc in the corner and 1 sc along the side of the pocket, 3 sc in the next corner, 1 sc along the bottom edge of the pocket, 3 sc in the next corner, 1 sc along the side of the pocket, 3 sc in the last corner and 1 sc along the upper edge of the pocket. Slst in the 1st sc to join. Finish off. 

Attach the pocket to the front side of the skirt following the placement shown in the picture.

Sew on the buttons.